Yaroslavl is a city in Russia, the administrative center of {{Yaroslavl Oblast}}, located 250 kilometers (155 mi) north-east of {{Moscow}}.
Yaroslavlis acityand theadministrative centerofYaroslavl Oblast,Russia, located 250 kilometers (160mi) northeast ofMoscow. The historic part of the city, aWorld Heritage Site, is located at theconfluenceof theVolgaand theKotorosl Rivers. It is one of theGolden Ringcities, a group of historic cities northeast of Moscow that has played an important role in Russian history.